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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 9,406 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests (2024)

9,406

Avg Mileage

43,853 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MITSUBISHI brand average of 80%.

At 6 years old, 90% of MITSUBISHI ECLIPSEs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 9,406 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 43,853 miles.

How does the 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars338th out of 649(top 52%)
Rank among all MITSUBISHI models90th out of 408(top 22%)
vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average+1% (89% avg)
vs MITSUBISHI average+10% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE has 43,853 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE?

The most reliable year is the 2019 model with a 91% MOT pass rate, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 87%. The 2018 sits between the two at 90%.

How much does a 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1400cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%3731,011 mi
202090%74228,605 mi
201991%6,32037,550 mi
201890%9,40643,853 mi
201787%17848,300 mi

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About the 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

The 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE is a small family car with a 1400cc petrol engine. 9,406 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 43,853 miles at 6 years old, MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Fuel Costs

The 1400cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Reliability Trend

The MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

At 6 years old, the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91%. With 9,406 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

The MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: